- Threskiornis molucca
Identification
Bald black head and neck, white body, black feathers near tail, dark legs, red skin on underside of wing. Juveniles - head and neck are feathered.
Distribution
They are widespread in eastern and south western Australia.
Taxonomy
This species was not too long ago thought to be a part of the Sacred Ibis.
There are 2 subspecies.
Habitat
Marshy wetlands, open grasslands, city parks and rubbish dumps.
Behaviour
The diet includes fish, frogs, insects and garbage.
References
Animal Pictures Archive; Nation Master
